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Top 15 rising juniors in Gibson County sports for the 2023-24 year
As we move toward the start of the 2023-24 school year at the start of fall sports, we are breaking down the top returners in each grade. This week, we look at the top returning juniors in Gibson County. 1. Stephon Shivers (Humboldt, football and basketball) – Shivers played a key role in the Vikings…
Read MoreDog rescued from burning house
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net Firefighters are trained to save lives. That training came in handy last Wednesday when a house caught fire. Luckily, no people were in the house at the time, but a dog was trapped inside. When the Humboldt Fire Department arrived on the scene at 4:39 p.m., a blue…
Read MoreTyson Learning Center to open
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net For dozens of Humboldt Tyson parents, July 24 will be a blessing when the Tyson Learning Center opens its doors. Tyson Learning Center will be more than a daycare facility, but a place where children receive high quality educational foundations that prepare them for school. A grand opening…
Read MoreNo Justice for Maxyn: Edwards pleads guilty to lesser charge
No Justice for Maxyn Edwards pleads guilty to lesser charge By Logan Watson After waiting for almost seven years, the family of five-month-old Maxyn Killingsworth finally had their day in court, but the verdict left the boy’s family unsatisfied. Braxton Prather Edwards, the man responsible for the death of young Maxyn, was indicted on May…
Read MoreTop 15 rising seniors in Gibson County sports during the 2023-24 year
With the start of July, we will turn our attention to the 2023-24 high school sports season in Gibson County. Today, we look at the top 15 seniors for the 2023-23 high school sports season. 1. Cameron Clark (South Gibson, football): Clark committed to Ole Miss over the summer, and he expected to have a…
Read MoreLucky kids have fun at Luckey Barn
by ARIEL McRAE | Associate Editor amcrae@hchronicle.net The Humboldt Public Library has a summer calendar full of fun activities for kids, teens and adults. There has been an escape room, a science experiment and lots of crafting. Last week, the library took the fun on the road as they traveled on a field…
Read MorePark upgrades back on track
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net After years of delays due to covid and the skyrocketing costs, upgrades to the playground equipment at Bailey Park are back on track. This comes after the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to fund an additional $200,000 to the overall scope of the project.…
Read MoreGov. Lee, AG Skrmetti move to dismiss gun rights lawsuit
Governor, AG Skrmetti move to dismiss gun rights lawsuit By Logan Watson An attorney representing Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti asked a panel of judges presiding over a gun rights lawsuit dismiss the case against his clients last Thursday. The lawsuit, filed by Milan attorney Stephen L. Hughes, Duncan O’Mara, Elaine…
Read MoreCommunity mourns the passing of Bo Booth
Community mourns the passing of B.O. “Bo” Booth The Gibson County community was shocked and saddened last Sunday to learn of the passing of B.O. “Bo” Booth, the legendary principal and athletic director of Gibson County High School. Booth began his career in education in 1968, serving as a coach at Cooter High School in…
Read MoreLibrary escape room fun for kids, adults
by DANNY WADE | Senior Editor dwade@hchronicle.net The Humboldt Public Library is always offering educational opportunities for both adults and children. Children’s Librarian Ashley Nevin is doing even more to make learning fun. That is how the escape room came about. For those unfamiliar with an escape room, the concept is to figure out…
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